Schedule of events for Obama's inauguration

A schedule of some official and unofficial activities surrounding Barack Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20:

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MONDAY, JAN. 19

– National Day of Community Service event: To honor Dr. King's legacy, Obama, Biden and their families, joined by Americans across the country, participate in activities dedicated to serving others in communities across the Washington, D.C. area.

– A children's evening concert at the Verizon Center honoring military families. Event hosted by Michelle Obama, who will attend. Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers are among the entertainers. 7 p.m. EST

– Obama to attend three private dinners to honor former secretary of State Colin Powell, Biden and Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, for their public service. Dinners at the Hilton Washington, National Building Museum and Union Station.

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TUESDAY, JAN. 20 (INAUGURATION DAY)

Gates to the Inaugural Ceremony open at 8 a.m. EST. The inaugural festivities are scheduled to start at 10 a.m. on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. They will include:

– Musical selections of The United States Marine Band, followed by the San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus.

– Sen. Dianne Feinstein provides call to order and welcoming remarks.

– Invocation by the Rev. Rick Warren.

– Musical selection of Aretha Franklin.

– Biden will be sworn into office by Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.